Psychology IA Research Question Evaluator
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Compare High-Scoring vs. Flawed Psychology RQs
Below are examples of evaluated RQs from recent Psychology IAs. Review the strengths and weaknesses to understand the scoring criteria, and feel free to evaluate your own RQ using the form above.
What is the effect of one night of partial sleep deprivation on working memory capacity as measured by digit span performance in high-school students?
Strengths:
Clearly identifies a cognitive construct (working memory) and a measurable outcome (digit span).
Weaknesses:
How does Psychology affect things?
Strengths:
Puts psychology as the focal domain by referencing the field in the question.
Weaknesses:
Specify the psychological construct and the outcome you will measure (e.g., replace 'things' with 'working memory capacity on reaction time'). Example: "What is the effect of working memory capacity on reaction time in high school students?"
How does the presence of upbeat versus instrumental background music affect Stroop interference (selective attention) scores in adolescents?
Strengths:
Clear identification of a specific cognitive process (Stroop interference) and a concrete manipulation (music type).
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What is Psychology?
Strengths:
The statement uses a recognizable psychology term, signaling disciplinary focus.
Weaknesses:
Specify a concrete psychological construct and a related outcome within the question. Before→After: "What is the effect of memory recall on decision-making accuracy in high school students during a brief laboratory task?"
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